Our friend Blair killed and removed this hornet nest from his shed. It's huge!
Inside, there are layers of cells with pupae sealed inside, a veritable hornet hotel! I couldn't figure out what the white material is that they use to seal the ends of the nursery cells - it is a bit translucet, and soft enough for the pupa to push their way out when ready.
I am fascinated by the nest construction. They chew bark from trees, and paste it in layers to form paper, layers of which make up the nest.
A close-up reveals the texture and colors of different fibers used in layers.
On a different note, it was time to pick the apples, and I harvested a nice basket-full! Had to get them before the deer...
Our friend Blair killed and removed this hornet nest from his shed. It's huge!
Inside, there are layers of cells with pupae sealed inside, a veritable hornet hotel! I couldn't figure out what the white material is that they use to seal the ends of the nursery cells - it is a bit translucet, and soft enough for the pupa to push their way out when ready.
I am fascinated by the nest construction. They chew bark from trees, and paste it in layers to form paper, layers of which make up the nest.
A close-up reveals the texture and colors of different fibers used in layers.
On a different note, it was time to pick the apples, and I harvested a nice basket-full! Had to get them before the deer...
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